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Townhall Review – February 22, 2025

🔹 J.D. Vance at the Munich Security Conference – Senator J.D. Vance delivers a bold defense of free speech, leaving European leaders “reeling.” Hugh Hewitt, Chris Stigall, and Tony Shaffer (Ret. Lt. Col., London Center for Policy Research) break down the reaction and media spin.

🔹 Germany’s Policing of Speech – 60 Minutes profiles Germany’s speech laws, sparking debate over government control of expression. Mike Gallagher weighs in on the implications for free speech in the West.

🔹 Marco Rubio’s Diplomatic Mission – Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels to Riyadh for high-stakes talks with Russian officials on ending the war in Ukraine. Hugh Hewitt speaks with Byron York (Washington Examiner) for expert analysis.

🔹 The NATO Question – Is Ukraine’s potential NATO membership a real factor in Russia’s aggression? Dan Proft and Cliff May (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) argue why Putin’s excuses don’t hold up.

🔹 Donald Trump's Second-Term Shake-Up – President Donald Trump makes sweeping personnel changes, sparking legal battles over executive authority. Hugh Hewitt turns to Andrew McCarthy (National Review) to examine the constitutional implications.

🔹 The Battle Over the Administrative State – Constitutional scholar John Yoo joins Charlie Kirk to discuss Trump’s effort to dismantle unaccountable bureaucracy and restore executive power.

All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt.

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In this episode, Charlie Kirk interviews Marie-Thérèse Kaiser, a member of Germany’s AfD party, who discusses her legal troubles for criticizing mass migration and the broader crackdown on free speech in Germany. She highlights the upcoming election, the political establishment's resistance to AfD, and concerns about rising crime linked to migration, while Kirk condemns Germany’s approach as totalitarian.

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In this episode, Jennifer Horn and Katie Gorka welcome Dr. Sebastian Gorka, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism, to discuss the Trump White House, lessons learned, and national security priorities. He emphasizes the need for accountability and addressing recent threats while highlighting the administration’s commitment to keeping promises.

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In this episode, John Solomon and Amanda Head discuss "Elon Derangement Syndrome," comparing it to past political obsessions and questioning why Democrats resist exposing government waste and fraud. Congressman Andy Biggs argues that excessive spending and corruption thrive in Washington, with politicians avoiding accountability while NGOs and nonprofits funnel taxpayer money into liberal causes.

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In this episode, Hugh Hewitt and Admiral Mark Montgomery discuss China’s growing naval power, highlighting the launch of its new aircraft carrier and the J-35 fighter, while emphasizing the U.S.'s lagging shipbuilding capacity. Montgomery warns about the U.S. submarine shortfall and stresses the need for increased defense spending and workforce development to maintain undersea dominance and deter China.

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